Tag Archives: Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley = Tough Guy

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Always a fun guy to be around, Elvis apparently played a little Russian Roulette Vegas style with Alice Cooper back around ‘71 when I think Elvis’s death wish was really beginning to manifest itself. In all the books I’ve ever … Continue reading

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Elvis Absolutely WOULD Have a Favorite Roller Coaster

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In the news today, the Zippin Pippin, a wooden rollercoaster ride said to be an Elvis favorite, enjoyed a fun-filled opening day in it’s new home in Green Bay after being closed down, packed up and shipped all the way … Continue reading

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Elvis: An American Icon

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I truly believe that Elvis is the most photographed personality in the history of celebrity and/or cameras.  There has to be millions of photographs of Elvis.  And the pictures taken of a 21-year old Elvis by photographer Al Wertheimer are … Continue reading

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It’s That Time Again – Elvis We Miss You

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Here it is August 16th again. This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the death of Elvis.  It is amazing how other famous people come and go, pass into the sunset and after a bit of time are forgotten. But … Continue reading

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My Elvis Presley Blog Returns!

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Hello Again Faithful Readers.  I say faithful because if you’re reading this after waiting for nearly 5 months for new content, you must be completely faithful.  I’ve been away.  Not from my computer or home or any physical location but … Continue reading

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Elvis, Marilyn and James Dean

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Welcome to my next instalment in the series “Songs Written About Elvis”.  In this one he shares the spotlight with two other super super stars, Marilyn Monroe and James Dean.  There was a time when I was fascinated by Marilyn … Continue reading

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Elvis Sings Blue Christmas on New Verizon Commercial

Elvis lives still… Amazing it is that even 32 years after his death, his voice and his spirit are still with us, marketable with continued commercial appeal.  Elvis Presley was and is truly endless…  

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Songs Written About Elvis – “Back to Tupelo” by Mark Knopfler

Mark Knopfler is best known as the lead guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the British rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded in 1977 with his brother David. After Dire Straits disbanded in 1995, Knopfler continued to record and produce … Continue reading

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Don’t Miss It! Huge Elvis Presley Auction Coming This Saturday!

If you are an Elvis fan, you don’t want to miss this auction.  You wouldn’t believe the Elvis memorabilia and collectibles that are being auctioned off. Tons and tons of everything Elvis.  If you’re in Minnesota, you can show up … Continue reading

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Elvis Presley: A Fashion Icon

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Sometimes we forget that aspect of Elvis that was not music, movies, sex, drugs and rock & roll.  I mean that which was pure and true fashion trend setting.  Elvis wore his hair long before everyone else thought it was … Continue reading

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